Interview with Malcolm Addey, January 19, 1999

Interview Summary

In this interview, Susan Schmidt Horning talks with audio engineer Malcolm Addey. The interview begins with a discussion of Addey's childhood and background in audio engineering. It then moves on to a conversation about the different levels of audio engineering, as well as the preferred name for the profession.
Addey gives a chronology of his career and talks about the training he received in order to enter the profession. He also gives his reasons for refusing to join audio engineering organizations. Addey then shares his opinions on fellow audio engineering Phil Schaap.
The interview continues with Addey talking about EMI (Electrical and Musical Industries) and his work with and opinions on The Beatles.
Finally, Addey discusses his time at Bell Sound Studios and the role of music producers.

Interview Keyword

Addey, Malcolm Bell Sound Studios Schaap, Phil EMI (Electrical and Musical Industries) Beatles, the (Artist) Abbey Road Studios Meek, Joe Audio engineering

Interview LC Subject

Sound--Recording and reproducing Sound--Recording and reproducing--History Sound recording industry Sound recordings Sound recording industry--History Record labels. Music History of science and technology Addey, Malcolm EMI (Firm) Bell (Sound recording label)

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